Novelist who based his stories on the adventures he encountered as a prospector, hobo, pirate, gentleman farmer, reformer, and war correspondent. A troubled, but gifted writer he was addicted to alcohol and drugs but, in his day, he was the highest-paid writer in America. Check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Cash for $200.00, December 2, 1914. In fine condition, with cancellation holes and stamps to reverse, none affecting the clean signature. R&R COA.
